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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.93, 9,114.42 and 4,231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.93, 9,114.42 and 4,231.91 is: 6,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.93 : 9,114.42 = 4,231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.93/9,114.42 = 4,231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.93x = 9,114.42 × 4,231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.93x = 38,571,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,443.80/6,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.06

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